Driving Instructor Training in Bournemouth, Dorset, Hampshire Driving Instructors Training

Welcome to this website. Its aim is to give you honest advice and information on how to become an approved driving instructor (ADI).

The career as a driving instructor looks very attractive and has many benefits such as flexible working hours, being your own boss and the great sense of satisfaction when you see your learner pupils pass their driving test. It is also true that with hard work you can generate a comfortable income. In addition there are no formal entry qualifications and no experience necessary to start training as an ADI.

To qualify as an ADI you need to pass three separate exams:

There are some legal requirements to fulfil and these are covered in Part 1 training.

  1. Part 1: Theory- consists of a multiple choice section and a video based hazard perception section.
  2. Part 2: Driving technique- consists of an eyesight test followed by a practical test of driving technique.
  3. Part 3: Instructional ability- consists of a practical test of the ability to instruct.
Many companies offering ADI training, especially those with large and glossy TV advertising budgets, will make outrageous claims that you can easily earn in excess of £30,000 with promises of guaranteed positions at the end of your training. It all sounds very tempting, especially as you need very little in the way of qualifications before embarking on the training to become an ADI.

Question 1  - these companies will invariably want you to pay large upfront training fees (£2000-£4000) and will have you sign a training contract.  So it may be very tempting to jump right in and sign up to one of the first companies that offers you training and a promise of a lucrative carer.  The simple truth is that you don’t need to pay upfront fees to train to be an ADI. Many people have paid a lot of money upfront only to find that they were unable to qualify and pass the exams or to pass in the time restraints set. Usually the contract that you sign will make you forfeit any unused training fees. Net result is the training company makes a huge profit.

Question 2    do not be lured by the promise of a job or a franchise agreement the simple truth is that you can easily find work once you are a qualified ADI. Just call a few of the large or national driving schools and see if they have positions available. You will be surprised. So don’t be mislead by false promises and beware of any “tied in type of contract”, “cash-back” or “free training for life” offers.   You will be the one paying in the end, remember the training company is trying to sell you a package and take your hard-earned money off you. Don’t sign any contract unless you are totally satisfied that it meets your needs. Remember the training organisation draws up the contract to favour and protect their interest, not yours. Remember only about 15% of trainees ever pass their final exams and get to work as an ADI.

 Question 3  - Don’t be mislead by claims of £30,000 or more. It is possible but very unlikely. You will need to build up your business and this takes time. Lets say you work 40 hours per week and charge £20 per hour, it may be more or less depending on your local conditions, so 40 × 20 = £800 per week × 48 weeks (presuming you take holidays) = £38,400 turnover per year. The problem is that you need to spend considerable time (approximately 30 mins) travelling between lessons, so if you work 40 hours per week it is likely that you will only get in about 25-30 chargeable hours., Lets look again at the true figures.  So 30 hours that get paid × £20 × 48 weeks = £28,400 turnover. Start taking off your running costs of car, petrol, oil, repairs, advertising, bank charges and so forth and you will probably come to a realistic figure of about £18,000- £22,000 (depending on your particularly trading area and expenses). Of course, if you’re willing to work 55 hours per week or more, you will make the sort of figures advertised by the big training schools.

So what’s the answer?

The best advice is do not pay upfront fees to any training organisation. You need to stay in control and only pay as you train. Then, if for any reason (for example you are ill or decide not to continue) you will not forfeit any unused fees. Don’t sign any contract unless you are completely satisfied that it meets your needs. Remember the training organisation draws up the contract to favour and protect their interest, not yours.

Please navigate through the training pages and you will see how the qualifying process works. If you should have any questions feel free to contact me.

ADI Training Services is operated by Peter Redrup the principle ADI trainer. He has many years of teaching experience, not only in the driving industry but also in flight training both here in the UK and overseas. His passion is to teach and motivate others to achieve their personal goals. All training takes place in beautiful Dorset near Bournemouth and the New Forest.

 
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